westerly wave
Coverage of westerly wave in the Nexus archive.
- PMD issues Glof alert for GB, KP as fresh westerly wave approaches
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to a westerly wave causing snow and ice melt, risking high river levels, new glacial lakes, and downstream flooding. Over 7.1 million people in these regions are vulnerable, with advisories urging residents to avoid riverbanks and monitor weather alerts.
- Rain, thunderstorms forecast for northern, central parts of country: PMD
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts rain, thunderstorms, and windstorms across northern and central regions, with urban flooding concerns in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, combined with a westerly wave, will affect multiple provinces from Monday night to Wednesday, while Sindh remains mostly dry with isolated storms.
- PMD forecasts nationwide monsoon rainfall from first week of July
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts nationwide monsoon rainfall beginning in the first week of July, with scattered rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms expected across multiple regions. The rains, while crucial for replenishing water supplies, pose risks of floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage in vulnerable areas.